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Alberta’s decision to stay in Canada gives Carney backing to take on Trump
Alberta voters overwhelmingly chose to remain in Canada in a referendum, with over two-thirds supporting unity. The result strengthens Prime Minister Mark Carney’s position as he navigates trade tensions with the United States.
Anthropic posts $80bn loss in first half of 2026: WSJ
Anthropic reported an $80 billion net loss in the first half of 2026, primarily driven by accounting charges related to convertible notes, as the AI company prepares for its anticipated IPO.
‘You can’t make this stuff up’: why we remain fascinated by Elizabeth Holmes
Elizabeth Holmes, founder of blood-testing company Theranos, faces continued public fascination despite her conviction and imprisonment for wire fraud and conspiracy, explored in a new documentary featuring comedian Nathan Fielder.
Coen Brothers Bring Laughs to Lumière Award Ceremony as Javier Bardem Recalls ‘No Country for Old Men’: ‘They Gave Me One Masterpiece’
Joel and Ethan Coen received the Lumière Award at Lyon’s film festival, with Javier Bardem delivering an emotional tribute to the filmmaking duo and recalling their collaboration on ‘No Country for Old Men.’
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Wealthy investors seek oil and gas assets, but bargains are scarce
Ultra-high-net-worth investors are increasingly interested in oil and gas assets, but deal valuations have become less attractive as competition intensifies among institutional and private-equity buyers.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says league could rework TV packages in next media deal
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell indicated the league may reconfigure its media packages in future negotiations, accounting for evolving television consumption patterns and the rise of streaming services.
Air traffic chaos and compensation: ‘Shutdown cost us more than £1,000’
A couple lost over £1,000 after their UK flight was cancelled during the air traffic control shutdown on Tuesday, with hotels and excursions non-refundable and travel insurance claiming the disruption was outside policy coverage.
Home sales fall in August despite the highest supply in over a decade
Previously owned home sales fell 2% in August to their slowest pace since June 2025, despite housing supply reaching its highest level in over a decade at 4.9 months.
The hospitality industry fears a tourist tax will deter visitors – the evidence says otherwise
European cities have successfully implemented tourist taxes without deterring visitors, contradicting UK hospitality industry warnings that such levies would significantly reduce bookings and jobs.
OpenAI targets work of Wall Street junior bankers with new ChatGPT for Financial Services
OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT for Financial Services, a specialized tool designed to automate research, financial analysis, and presentation creation tasks traditionally performed by junior Wall Street bankers.
Alstom to build new battery-electric train fleet
The UK’s first battery-electric trains for long-distance service will be built by Alstom in Derby, with manufacturing set to begin in 2028 and service entry expected in 2034.
Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog
The UK’s spending watchdog warns that without accelerated electricity grid upgrades, consumer energy bills could rise by billions annually through 2030 amid the nation’s renewable energy transition.
‘Just worry upon worry’: Europe faces a bleak winter as supply shock pushes factories to the brink
European factories face mounting pressure as natural gas prices doubled in two months due to Middle East conflict, threatening jobs and competitiveness across energy-intensive industries this winter.
U.S. military destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers. And, the Smithsonian head resigns
U.S. Central Command destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, prompting Iranian retaliation against U.S. troops in Jordan. Smithsonian head Lonnie Bunch announced his resignation effective year-end.
Violence erupts in Yemen again: why it matters globally and how it is linked to the US-Iran war
Violence has erupted in Yemen between Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces, killing and wounding approximately 1,000 people and displacing tens of thousands in the most significant fighting in years.
Ukraine war briefing: Nato ‘foils Russian undersea cable sabotage drill’
Nato forces disrupted a Russian undersea cable sabotage drill in Arctic waters, while Ukraine continues to report Russian strikes on infrastructure and civilian areas across multiple regions.